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elmcityboy t1_iydrmgv wrote

Reply to comment by TCPottery in Best chopped cheese in New Haven? by kryonik

it's a new york city sandwich invented by yemeni bodega owners in upper manhattan. kind of a cross between a cheeseburger and a cheesesteak. it's blown up quite a bit in recent years and you can get hipster versions all over the country.

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m11cb t1_iyel0s4 wrote

It was popularized by working class folks in Harlem and the Bronx, and has been a staple for decades. The demand for the sandwich has exploded due to tiktok and influencers, causing price increases across the board. It used to cost $4-5

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TCPottery t1_iydtdkp wrote

Thanks for the explanation! I had not ever heard of this. You're the best!!

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CTRealtorCarl t1_iye3819 wrote

Don't worry T, I have been here forever and had never heard of one until this post! haha

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